#22. Benj Gershman (O.A.R.)

This week on the podcast, Austin sits down with Benj Gershman, the bassist of O.A.R! Starting as a garage band in their youth, O.A.R. has turned childhood dreams into a lifelong career, spending the last 28 years together. From their humble beginnings to becoming global sensations, the band has captivated thousands of fans, one show at a time. Benj has been there every step of the way. In this episode, recorded just hours before O.A.R‘s sold-out show in Cleveland, Benj shares an inside look at life on the road—discussing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. He reflects on the band’s nearly three-decade journey, exploring how they’ve managed to stay together through it all. Benj also opens up about a serious health scare in early 2020 that threatened his ability to play bass. He discusses how this physical challenge led to a profound impact on his mental health, sparking his advocacy work and the launch of his own podcast, What Could Be Bad. Join us for this wide-ranging conversation with Benj Gershman of O.A.R. You can follow Benj on social media @benjgershman and check out his podcast @whatcouldbebadofficial. Be sure to follow O.A.R. on social media @ofarevolution and visit LiveOAR.com to stay updated. Enjoy the episode!